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Andrew Buse Headlines Summer Stableford Shootout at Sequoyah National
The Amateur Players Tour’s Summer Stableford Shootout brought players from across the country to the mountains of western North Carolina for two days of Major competition at Sequoyah National Golf Club. Known as one of the premier public golf courses in the Southeast, Sequoyah National once again provided a championship test as competitors battled not only one another but the unique Stableford scoring format that rewards aggressive play and birdie-making.
As the first of the final three Majors before the National Amateur Championship, the weekend offered valuable opportunities to earn Worldwide Golf National Player of the Year points while continuing to shape races across every division heading into the stretch run of the season.
Division 1
Andrew Buse (Kentucky) put together one of the tournament’s most complete performances, totaling 86 Stableford points to capture the Division 1 title. Buse followed an opening round of 44 points with another outstanding 42-point effort on Sunday to secure the Major victory.
Rodric Overholt (Upstate South Carolina) finished runner-up with 81 points after posting the highest single-round total of the tournament with 46 points during the final round.
Will Morgan (Carolina Triad) completed the podium with 79 points, while Peyton Austin (Wichita) finished fourth with 77.
The battle for fifth came down to two of the biggest names in the Worldwide Golf National Player of the Year race as John Masotti (Carolina Triad) and Erik Benson (Atlanta) each finished with 74 points.
Division 2
Consistency proved to be the difference in Division 2 as Sean Pierce (Atlanta) accumulated 72 points to earn the Summer Stableford Shootout championship.
John Wayne Parrish (Carolina Triad) finished second with 64 points, while Mark Ballew (Myrtle Beach), Kevin Hoffmann (Kentucky) and Blake House (Upstate South Carolina) shared third after each finished with 62 points.
The crowded leaderboard reflected just how competitive Division 2 has become as players continue chasing valuable Worldwide Golf National Player of the Year points.
Division 3
John Beck (Upstate South Carolina) claimed Division 3 honors with 57 Stableford points, separating himself from a tightly packed leaderboard.
Garrett Blyler (Upstate South Carolina) and Rick Johnson (St. Louis) tied for second at 53 points, while Tommy Gilbert (Western North Carolina) and Andre Banks (Charlotte) shared fourth with 51 points.
Division 4
David Dick (Carolina Triad) turned in another impressive Major performance, totaling 54 points to earn the Division 4 championship.
James Plaire (Las Vegas) finished runner-up with 44 points, while Jeff Best (Western North Carolina) placed third with 43.
Shannon Sageser (Chapter Owners) and Paul Kattookaran (Atlanta) rounded out the top five.
Division 5
Desmond Smith (Upstate South Carolina) captured the Division 5 title after totaling 29 Stableford points across the two rounds.
Danny Acosta (Las Vegas) finished second with 26 points, while Michael Addison (Upstate South Carolina) and Matt Salvo (Tulsa) shared third after both finished with 24 points.
Mid-Am Net
The Mid-Am Net competition produced another strong showing from David Dick (Carolina Triad), who added a second championship to his weekend by accumulating 96 Stableford points.
Sean Pierce (Atlanta) followed with 90 points, while Garrett Blyler (Upstate South Carolina) finished third with 82.
Senior Net
Desmond Smith (Upstate South Carolina) also completed a double victory, claiming the Senior Net title with 90 Stableford points.
Rick Johnson (St. Louis) finished second with 89 points, while Lance Burbank (Las Vegas) rounded out the top three with 87.
Worldwide Golf National Player of the Year Race Tightens
With Major points on the line, the Summer Stableford Shootout delivered another significant shakeup in the Worldwide Golf National Player of the Year standings. Andrew Buse’s Division 1 victory further strengthens his position among the national leaders, while strong finishes by players such as John Masotti, Erik Benson, David Dick, Sean Pierce, Garrett Blyler, and Desmond Smith continue to tighten races across multiple divisions.
As the Tour enters the final stretch of the season, every finish carries increased importance with only two Majors remaining before the North American Championship.
Next on the calendar is the French Lick Major, followed by the season’s final Major at Bear’s Best Atlanta, where players will have one last opportunity to make a statement before the Amateur Players Tour’s biggest event of the year.
